YOU ARE NOT Alone
Suicide is the 2nd 3rd
leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 (US) leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 (US)
46%
leading cause of death overall in the US 12th
of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition – research shows that 90% may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition
79% of all people who die by suicide are male. More women than men attempt suicide, men are 4x more likely to die by suicide.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for people held in local jails.
Annual prevalence of serious thoughts of suicide (US) is 4 9% of all adults, 11.3% of young adults (18-25), 18 8% of high school students, and 45% of LGBTQ+ youth.
Veterans are at a high risk
35% 70-80% 30%
of vets have been diagnosed with PTSD, 75-80% have a mental health illness in addition to PTSD
of veterans experience trauma of veterans have been diagnosed with depression
12-15% utilize alcohol or drugs to cope. 53% utilize tobacco, 17% utilize opioids, and 9% utilize cocaine.
6 out of 20 will seek out help
The Veterans Affairs reports that approximately 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
Help is available. You are not alone.
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Easterseals MORC SUD services and resources
Comprehensive Treatment Programs for Children and Adults
Individual, Family, & Group Therapy
Co-Occurring Services
Case Management
Peer Recovery Support
Intensive Outpatient Therapy
Military Services resources
Individual, family, and group therapy
Staging groups for substance use
Learn more by calling 1.800.75.SEALS or visiting
988 – National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988
If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat with the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at: 988lifeline.org
Can also call 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
At-risk populations
Adults over 45 – Middle-aged people, especially men, have the highest rate of suicide compared to other groups. 80% of all deaths by suicide in the US are among men and women aged 45-54.
American Indians – young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, are at high risk due to historical trauma, cultural distress, poverty, geographic isolation, and suicide in the community.
Alaska Natives – young men living in Alaska are greatly affected by suicide, wrestling with stigma and silence.
2017: Alaska had second highest rate of suicide in the nation 24-hour helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 1.800.75.SEALS
www.EastersealsMORC.org
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Mental Health Screening
Easterseals MORC cares about your mental health. We offer a free, anonymous mental health screening that serves as a perfect check-up from the neck up! A mental health screening can be a great first step in identifying a need for services.
Screening includes mental health, substance use, and more (also offers screening on other areas like gambling, stress, trauma, teens, etc.)
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
You can also text "HOME” or “TALK” to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line
Knowing the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Being Prepared for a Crisis
NAMI’s “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis”
What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
The Trevor Project (website)
Provides information and support to LGBTQ+ young people (13-24)
Call, text, or chat options with a free and licensed crisis counselor
US number = 1-866-488-7386
Text to 678-678
Taylor Made Re-Entry (website)
Advocates and provides resources to men and women returning home from incarceration.
Improves education, job training, prevention planning, extensive care, long-term stability planning, and other forms of necessary support
Embraces its role as a vessel that helps with healing and change to combat recidivism
Flint, MI area, Dee Dee Taylor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (website)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (website)
1.800.75.SEALS
www.EastersealsMORC.org